1968 6HP Chrysler/Viking oil seal change

[J_ManBC]

I'm trying to change a leaking oil seal on a Viking 6HP from 1968. Removed the prop shaft bar, impeller and the drive bar. No after removing the prop I removed a lock ring and slid off the guard. Then removed the lock ring. Now I'm stuck, I assumed after all of that was out it should just pull out. I see though 2 holes that are tapped in the photos, there were no screws there. But I'm wondering if that was for some kind of removal tool. Like it would screw in then you give it a turn left to unlock. Also not sure what all that hardened grease is, barely comes off with a screw driver. Anyone have any thoughts on the last step? And also should I get some goof off and try to remove that hardened grease?

 

[Nordin]

The two holes which are no through the cap/carrier are for a "remove tool" puller.
Use two long screws,a thick steel plate and a lager screw that you pry/screw against the prop shaft end.

I think the grease is from preowner maintaining the prop shaft, just clean it off and apply a thin coat of marine grease at the prop shaft when you reassemble the prop.

 

[jerryjerry05]

Get 2 pieces of all thread 1/4-20 I believe.10-12 inches long.Get nuts that fit the
allthread. Then install the puller using the allthread and pull the bearing carrier out using the puller.
Granger might have bolts that fit?
Make sure you install the seal in the right direction.